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A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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Victory for Large Home Builders: South Carolina Federal Court Rejects Class Arbitration

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On February 1, 2017, a federal district court in South Carolina ruled that a standard arbitration agreement between a national homebuilder and purchaser does not permit the purchaser to pursue class arbitration. This appears...more

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January 2017 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update

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January was a busy month for independent contractor misclassification – and IC compliance. In addition to Lowe’s $2.85 million settlement with installers whom it classified as ICs, Lufthansa agreed to pay $1.1 million in...more

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